Tibet travel guide

Lhasa Climate Chart with Monthly Temperature

We are often asked when the best time to visit Lhasa is. In general, May to October is best, when days are warm and most rain falls at night. Here is Lhasa’s climate month by month.

Monthly Temperature — Lhasa (°C)

Month	Average high	Average low
January	8	−8
February	10	−5
March	14	−1
April	17	2
May	21	6
June	24	10
July	23	11
August	22	10
September	21	8
October	17	2
November	12	−4
December	9	−8

Figures are rounded long-term averages. Any single year can be warmer or colder.

Monthly Rainfall — Lhasa

Month	Rain (mm)	Rainy days (approx.)
January	1	0–1
February	1	0–1
March	3	1
April	9	3
May	25	6
June	75	12
July	130	18
August	130	18
September	60	12
October	8	3
November	1	0–1
December	1	0–1

Rainy season note: most rain falls in July and August. But in Lhasa the rain comes mainly in the evening and at night, so days are usually sunny even in the rainy season. From November to March there is almost no rain or snow, so winter is clear but cold.

Best Months to Visit Lhasa

Month	Rating	Why
May	Great	Warm and dry, before the summer crowds
June	Good	Warm; the rain starts mid-month, mostly at night
September	Best	Clear skies, crisp air, green valleys
October	Great	Golden autumn and fewer crowds, even quieter after 7 October